DIY: Make Your Own Hard Camera Case

A soft case for your camera is pretty cheap to come by, but
hard cases can easily run to the hundreds of dollars.Luckily, they're not too hard to make if
you've got a little time and a little foam.

Kevin A. Crider posted this great suggestion over at DIY Photography.He suggests that the best way to start is to
get a small suitcase from a garage sale that opens in the middle."You may use any suit case, " he
writes, "but the ones that open in the middle allows us to store equipment
on both sides."

Then it's as simple as cutting the foam to fit.You can use scissors, or an electronic meat
slicer as Crider did.You probably won't
get everything exactly the way you want it on the first go, but foam is cheap
enough to come by where a few tries won't break the bank.

In the end, you've just got to fit the foam and you're good
to go.Once you're certain of your
layout, you could glue the foam pieces together and to the bottom of your
case.

Not only is this a nice way to keep your camera safe while
travelling, it's also fully customizable.Need a spot for that new lens you bought?Get out the scissors.